Disney & Bandai Unveil Finding Dory Merchandise

GLENDALE: Disney Consumer Products and Bandai have revealed the details for the new global product line based on the upcoming Disney/Pixar animated film Finding Dory, a sequel to the 2003 hit Finding Nemo.

Bandai will launch playsets, interactive toys, feature figures, plush, bath toys and more based on Dory, Marlin and Nemo, as well as a few new characters. Highlights include the My Friend Dory interactive soft figure, which features 50 different phrases as Dory responds to swimming and up-side down movements, and Swigglefish Figure Assortment, which includes moveable figures of the film’s underwater characters. These items will begin rolling out around the world in May, a month before Finding Dory is due to make its theatrical debut in the U.S.

“With the beloved characters from Finding Nemo joining a fantastic new supporting cast of friends, our expansive line is sure to spark imaginations worldwide to share in Dory’s aquatic journey,” said Kenji Washida, the VP of brand management at Bandai America Incorporated. “From kids to adult collectors and everyone in between, the Finding Dory line from Bandai offers something magical for the whole family.”

“Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory presents a great opportunity for us to extend the adventures of these cherished characters through innovative products,” added Josh Silverman, the executive VP of global licensing at Disney Consumer Products. “Working with Bandai, we were able to come up with fun and creative ways to translate ocean life into engaging toys that fans of all ages will love.”